The range of bear spray is typically between 15 and 30 feet. Be sure to pick one with a 30 foot range, as anything less than that can be a bit too close when it comes to deterring a raging bear.

Six people were hurt Sunday when someone used bear spray inside Washington Square Park in Manhattan, authorities say. The FDNY said first responders were called around 7:50 p.m. to 53 Washington ...

Police say someone started using bear repellent -- similar to pepper spray -- in Washington Square Park around 8 p.m. Sunday.